10 Section
C-2.2. [Values and Covenant.] Principles.
11 We, the
member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to
affirm and promote: 12 inherent worth and dignity of every person; 13 Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; 14 Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; 15 A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; 16 The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; 17 The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all; 18 Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. 19 Building diverse communities and working to dismantle racism and other oppression in our world 20 Manifesting love in the world is one of our core values that inspires us to live out our principles. 21 Our efforts to realize our principles and create Beloved Community are rooted in the spiritual discipline of love.
The following fifteen amendments also seek to add the current Article II, Section C-2.1 “Principles” (with some modifications) to the Proposed Revision: #2 - Kenneth Button #3 - Eric Burch #9 - Merridy McDaniel #29 Jim Hall #41 Dick Burckhart #44 Nancy Henley #79 Chris Stotler #83 Linda Richardson #84 Becky Sandman #49 Kara Stebbins #58 Patrick Deak #59 Lurine DeVos #61 Jan Radoslovich #66 Pablo deVos-Deak #78 Marsha Bates
Anyone who wishes to use the Blue Boat Passengers group for finding each other and coordinating to do the 15-congregation amendment process may do so while the group remains open (must follow group rules).
Here are some comments about the 15-congregation amendment process, from Donald Wilson, who used to be on the GA Planning Committee:
"“Unlike how the amendment process was run for this GA (ie at the discretion of the moderators and board), the process you’ve mentioned is bylaw and subject to little to no interpretation. I wouldn’t wait however. You need to get the petition from the UUA Board Secretary in the next couple weeks, and you have to have it turned Into the Board before February 1st.”
“If one congregation has a thought, send an email to 50 others and say “we are discussing X. What do you think?”
That is also the kind of thing that we have District and Regional assemblies for, both in person and virtual.
That is also the type of thing your religious professionals should be talking about at their regular meetings with their colleagues like minister Association chapter meetings.
It is the responsibility of your board president and other trustees to be deeply aware of the affairs of your closest congregations.
You discover by being in relationship and talking to one another.
You coordinate by email and phone call, same as we have for the last quarter century.”
“You don’t even have to have a congregational vote. You just have to get their board to sign off.” ETA: You must check this–rules vary by congregation. Also, look for the UU Governance Lab group on Facebook to connect with Donald Wilson directly.
Also, a comment from another member who was participating on Discuss:
“Some of us are connecting on Slack, mainly to remain in contact with others interested in specific amendments or the amendment process in general at GA 2024.”